Fees and Charges
The Town of Port Hedland is reviewing its fees and charges for council community services and facilities in preparation for the 2026-27 financial year.
This month, the Town is seeking feedback from the community on the proposed fees and charges schedule.
The proposed schedule sees some increases and reductions to existing fees and charges. The review considers the diverse needs of the Hedland community and factors in the costs needed to provide community services and maintain council facilities.
For example, community members will benefit from the proposed changes, including a reduction to the aquatic membership and joining fee, saving members $18 a fortnight.
While many fees are set to remain the same, other proposed fees apply a 3% increase plus rounding.
Seeking feedback
If you would like to provide feedback, please email the Town at council@porthedland.wa.gov.au by 5pm on Tuesday 31 March.
Full list of proposed changes
You can find a full list of the proposed fees and charges 2026/27 here.
Waiver policy
The existing fees and charges waiver policy still applies.
Need help?
For any enquiries, please email council@porthedland.wa.gov.au or give us a call on (08) 9158 9300.
Highlights: Proposed changes to the fees and charges
Waste
South Hedland landfill gate fees remain free to residents.
A number of commercial waste fees have been increased through benchmarking against neighbouring councils, including high risk loads such as asbestos, biomedical waste and contaminated soil.
Facility Bookings
The facility bookings across the town have been restructured to standardise costs across equivalent spaces. An average 3% increase has been applied in comparison to the fees in the existing structure.
Community ovals and parks
An average 3% has been applied to oval and park venue hire. No increase to Players Hire fees.
Pools
There is no proposed change to existing aquatic entry fees.
A new family rate has been introduced: For the cost of 2 adults, up to 2 adults and 4 kids (up to 17 years old) is included.
Aquatic memberships and joining fees reduced to $20 down from $38.
Aquatic centre rental fees and swimming lesson fees are proposed to increase by 3%.
A new Non-Pool area Party Package has been introduced for $70.00 that includes the space and up to 40 entry passes. This represents a total value of up to $240.
Wanangkura Stadium
Gym membership fees are proposed to increase by 3% on average.
Teen Fit memberships and joining fees proposed to reduce.
JD Hardie Youth and Community Hub
No increase to Kids Club fees.
Court and facility hire rates propose to increase by 3% on average.
Art Centre and Events
No increase to movie ticket prices.
Cleaning bond to be reduced to in line with other Town cleaning bonds.
Whole venue day rate reduced to align value to an 8-hour booking.
Environmental Health
An average 3% proposed against most environmental health fees.
Ranger Services
No increase to the majority of Ranger fees.
The above 22.5T towing fee has been removed, standardising the price of all towing above 4.5T. No increase to light vehicle towing.
Additional Information
The Town has introduced a special scheme for resident rate payers, in recognition of ongoing contributions to the community.
Owner-occupier residential ratepayers can now redeem these benefits at Town facilities:
To redeem these offers, owner-occupier residential ratepayers should present their rate notice and proof of address at the participating venue.
The Town has adopted these fees and charges after a valuable public consultation period. Feedback received this year helped shape several changes especially in the restructuring of Matt Dann fees in support of the local performing arts community.